Recipes

I'm back with another simple recipe this week. This time it's fish and potato tomato stew. This combines two of my flare-friendly ingredients: white fish (low fat and high in...

I am a huge fan of acai smoothie bowls. They are fresh, delicious, easy to digest, and packed with essential nutrients. Also, they're fun to create since you can mix and...

I love a good tuna steak. It’s a great source of protein and it’s lean, so it’s healthy too! I try to cook with fish two to three times a...

I love a good salad – it is bright, fresh, and crisp – yet it doesn't always love me back. Having Crohn's disease makes digesting traditional salads somewhat difficult at...

In 2013, I went gluten-free to help with my Crohn's symptoms and it changed my life. I am not here to preach about a gluten-free diet, rather I am here...

This soup recipe is one of my absolute favorites for several reasons. Most importantly, it is full of lean protein, vitamins, and nutrients, which help maintain a healthy diet. Also...

Today I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you need to eat everything cold whilst the sun...

In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is potato dumplings, usually made from a mix of...

I want to introduce you to a great recipe that is perfect as an appetizer, snack, lunch, or buffet item at your next BBQ. As Crohn's and colitis patients, we...

I love a good pasta bake, especially if it’s quick to prep! And, I love fish and seafood, so this recipe is a total winner for me! I think this...

I absolutely love Chinese food, however, it does not always love me. If you are also suffering from Crohn's or UC, you may notice that Chinese food never sits well...

As I write this recipe, I'm struggling with an awful cold and have just had my COVID-19 jab. When I have a cold, I always reach for this lemon ginger...

Today I'm back with another recipe with one of my favourite foods: potato!  If you find potato is one of your safe foods but are bored of mashed potatoes or...

I am a huge fan of smoothies, not only for breakfast but for any meal of the day. They are easy to digest, convenient to eat (especially on the go!)...

If you're on a low residue diet, you might think you can't have any vegetables at all. In fact, that's not quite the case. Soft, well-cooked root vegetables, such as...

Beets are a pretty amazing vegetable. They are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients and potentially offer health benefits such as reducing inflammation in the body, lowering blood pressure, and...

Lately, this has been a simple, go-to recipe that our family has been using that is gut-friendly when I've been flaring. Eggs are something that I can handle pretty well...

Today I thought I'd share my favourite green juice recipe. Juicing really seems to help my Crohn's disease. One great thing about juicing is that a juicer removes quite a...

Chicken and rice are my two go-to foods when having an upset stomach. And adding more protein to my diet is always a priority, since having Crohn's disease causes my...

Before we get started, it's important to remember that ingredients can be easily substituted. We all have different triggers and preferences. If one ingredient works better for you, if you...